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Bomb that exploded prematurely in Athens would have caused extensive damage, Greek minister says

Bomb that exploded prematurely in Athens would have caused extensive damage, Greek minister says.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekNov 4th, 2024

Traces of a giant landslide deep in the southern Baltic Sea—researchers investigate a potential tsunami

Off the coast of Blekinge, in southern Sweden, at a depth of around 50–60 meters, the bottom sediment has scars that are tens of kilometers long and appear to have been caused by a huge submarine landslide. However, what caused this landslide and e.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News16 hr. 14 min. ago

Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate, thale cress study finds

Plants need light to grow, but too much light can induce damage to the photosynthetic complex known as photosystem II. It is known that plants adapted to growing under full sun repair this light-induced damage more. But this repair activity slows dow.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 48 min. ago

The engine of Japan"s flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time

The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket burst into flames Tuesday during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

New transformer-based AI model enhances precision in rice leaf disease detection

Rice is one of the world's most essential food crops, but its production is constantly threatened by leaf diseases caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses. These diseases, which manifest as spots or blotches on leaves, can severely i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Herodotus" theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study

Armenians, a population in Western Asia historically inhabiting the Armenian highlands, were long believed to be descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans. This theory originated largely from the accounts of the Greek historian Herodotus, who.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback. Now we know what caused it

Earlier this year, a caver was poring over satellite images of the Nullarbor Plain when he came across something unexpected: an enormous, mysterious scar etched into the barren landscape......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 24th, 2024

Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches

Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Non-genetic reprogramming method to restore sweat gland function shows promise for burn victims

Sweat glands are vital for regulating body temperature, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting skin health. Yet, extensive skin injuries, such as burns, often result in the loss of these glands, leaving patients vulnerable to overheating, dehydrat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

"e-Drive": New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears

Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths, flies and other insects develop genetic mutations that render the insecticide chemicals ineffective......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Improved ultrasound technique produces previously unattainable images inside live cells

A ultrasound technique from the University of Nottingham will allow the production of sharper images inside live cells without causing damage at resolutions that were previously unattainable......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Indonesia rejects Apple"s $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban

Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gu.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Study reveals RNA"s unknown role in DNA damage repair

A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Georgia Tech's Francesca Storici, has discovered a previously unknown role for RNA. Their insights could lead to improved treatments for diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders while chan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Are fast radio bursts caused by interstellar objects crashing into neutron stars?

Every now and then, astronomers will detect an odd kind of radio signal. So powerful it can outshine a galaxy, but lasting only milliseconds. They are known as fast radio bursts (FRBs). When they were first discovered a couple of decades ago, we had.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control

The West Coast's rainy season has arrived in force, as an atmospheric river carrying moisture from the tropics joins a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast. Heavy, wet snow began falling in the mountains on Nov. 19, 2024, and bursts of rain h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

Phishing attacks were so well-orchestrated that they fooled some of the best in the business. Federal prosecutors have charged five men with running an extensive phishing scheme t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

How to fix reputation in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl

You need all the friends you can get in the deadly Zone of Stalker 2. If you damage your reputation with a group, you will need to know how you can fix it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Mixed forests can reduce the risk of forest damage in a warmer climate

Forests with few tree species pose a considerably higher risk of being damaged, and the introduced lodgepole pine is especially vulnerable. This is the finding of a new study published in Ecosphere by researchers from Umeå University and the Swedish.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Light-activated, drug-carrying liposomes show potential for minimally invasive glaucoma treatments

More than 4 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide and there's currently no cure, but there's a way to help preve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Madagascar"s huge ocean algae bloom was caused by dust from drought-stricken southern Africa

Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust landing in the sea, causing ocean algae to grow rapidly. Biological oceanographer John A. Gittings and an inte.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do

Human-caused climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather. Heat waves, droughts, and extreme precipitation are occurring more frequently, growing more intense, and directly affecting ecosystem function. For instance, the 2003 European hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024